2011 The Scion xB is also quite powerful

This year's installment of the Chicago Auto Show has seen the launch of great vehicles for the 2008 model year. One of such vehicles introduced to the public at the said event is the all-new 2008 xB from Toyota's marque, Scion.

If that's not enough to satisfy your inner audiophile, the optional Alpine Premium stereo adds a different faceplate with a touchscreen interface and a knob that combine to mimic an iPod's controls. A series of buttons makes switching among the seven different audio sources easy. Also included with the Alpine system is HD radio, a "media expander" that improves the sound quality of digital music files and additional RCA outputs for further expandability. A navigation system and a back-up camera can also be added to the upgraded stereo.


2011 The Scion xB is also quite powerful

2011 The Scion xB Sport Wagon 4D

While the xB is naturally a big draw with practicality-minded buyers, Scion hasn't lost sight of its original mission to be a hip, funky brand for hip, funky youngsters. For 2010, that means improving the standard and optional stereo systems. The factory-installed Pioneer stereo gets a new faceplate that provides a large display screen and a multipurpose control knob designed for use with the standard iPod interface. A new RCA output allows owners to plug in an aftermarket subwoofer

Consumer Reports' Top 10 Small Cars

• The Toyota Yaris, a sedan or 2-door or 4-door hatchback
• The Honda Fit, a 4-door hatchback
• Toyota Motor Corporation's Scion xD, a 4-door hatchback
• The Honda Civic coupe
• The Honda Civic sedan
• Toyota's Scion xB, a boxy wagon
• The non-turbo Subaru Impreza, a sedan or wagon
• The Mazda3 sedan
• The Toyota Corolla, a sedan
• The Hyundai Elantra wagon
  

2011 The Scion xB Sport Wagon 4D